English guide · 折月亮
When I Meet the Moon schedule, recaps & ending
Lu Yu Xiao plays Yun Li, a painfully shy video creator who moves to Nanwu for grad school, and Lin Yi plays Fu Shize, the genius she had a crush on in high school. iQIYI's 27-episode drama adapts Zhu Yi's novel, the final book of the Nanwu trilogy after Hidden Love and The First Frost. We track release days in US time, recap episodes as they air and explain how it ends.
Updated Tue, Nov 3 · Premieres Thu, Nov 5 · sources on every page
Quick facts
- Chinese title
- 折月亮 (Zhe Yue Liang)
- Episodes
- 27
- Premiere
- Nov 5, 2026 · iQIYI & Jiangsu TV, 7:30pm Beijing
- Outside China
- iQIYI International (iQ.com)
- Stars
- Lin Yi, Lu Yu Xiao
- Based on
- 折月亮 by Zhu Yi (竹已)
- Director
- Zhang Bo Yu (张博昱)
Latest recaps
All episodesRecaps start once episode 1 is out in China on Thu, Nov 5 and the official synopsis is published.
Release schedule in US time
The drama premieres on Thursday, November 5, 2026 on iQIYI and Jiangsu TV at 7:30pm Beijing time (UTC+8), which is 6:30am US Eastern and 3:30am Pacific the same day. iQIYI hasn't published how many episodes go up each day or how far ahead VIP members can watch, so later dates are not confirmed; we add them as soon as they are. Baidu Baike: synopsis, cast and premiere date Premiere poster text (27 episodes, Nov 5, 19:30), reposted Nov 2
| Episodes | China date | US Eastern | US Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | Thu, Nov 5 | ||
| Ep 2–27 | not confirmed | iQIYI hasn't published these dates yet | |
Where to watch by country
| Where | Platform | Subtitles / audio | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions iQIYI International serves | iQIYI International | Not confirmed | Tue, Nov 3, 2026 |
| United States | No platform confirmed (JustWatch lists none yet) | – | Tue, Nov 3, 2026 |
Checked two days before the premiere; overseas listings often appear on launch day, and we'll update this table then. Availability changes by region; check the platform before you subscribe. We only list official platforms.
Where to watch outside China
iQIYI International (iQ.com) has an album page listing a November 5, 2026 release. Which regions it covers, the subtitle languages, and whether episodes keep pace with China are not confirmed yet. We found no Netflix or Viki listing. Baidu Baike: synopsis, cast and premiere date
Watching in China
iQIYI (app and iqiyi.com), where VIP members usually get episodes first, and Jiangsu TV, which has the first TV broadcast. We don't link to unofficial uploads; they hurt the cast and crew. Baidu Baike: synopsis, cast and premiere date
FAQ
How many episodes does When I Meet the Moon have?
27 episodes, according to the premiere announcement and iQIYI International's listing.
When does When I Meet the Moon come out?
It premieres on November 5, 2026 at 7:30pm Beijing time on iQIYI and Jiangsu TV, which is 6:30am US Eastern the same day. The daily episode count after that hasn't been published. Episode 1 premieres on November 5, 2026.
Where can I watch When I Meet the Moon outside China?
iQIYI International (iQ.com) lists it for November 5, 2026. Regions and subtitles are not confirmed yet; please use official platforms.
Is When I Meet the Moon a happy ending?
Yes. The official synopsis says Yun Li and Fu Shize break up and she goes abroad, but after she returns he wins her back and they get back together.
Who plays Yun Li and Fu Shize?
Lu Yu Xiao (卢昱晓) plays Yun Li and Lin Yi (林一) plays Fu Shize.
Is When I Meet the Moon related to Hidden Love and The First Frost?
Yes. All three adapt Zhu Yi's novels set in the city of Nanwu, and this is the last of the trilogy. Fu Shize already appears in a side story of The First Frost (难哄). You don't need to have seen the others.